Elections at Risk of Disruption - Shin Bet Takes Urgent Measures

Shin Bet has formed a special team to protect the Knesset elections scheduled for October 27. At a closed meeting of the intelligence subcommittee, three main threats were identified: terrorist attacks, pressure on candidates, and foreign interference (Iran, Russia, China). A structure has been established working with the Central Elections Committee and police, and drills have been conducted to repel cyberattacks.

Shin Bet (Israel's General Security Service) has formed a special team to protect the upcoming Knesset elections scheduled for October 27. At a closed meeting of the parliamentary intelligence subcommittee, attended by Shin Bet head David Zini and Central Elections Committee chairman Judge Noam Solberg, three main threats were identified: ideologically motivated terrorist attacks, pressure and threats against candidates, and attempts by foreign states—primarily Iran, Russia, and China—to interfere in the voting process through cyberattacks and the use of bots on social media. The established structure works in constant coordination with the Central Elections Committee, police, and other agencies. Shin Bet has already conducted drills to repel possible attacks involving the Central Elections Committee, the cyber directorate, the National Security Council, and the IDF. On election day and afterward, joint operational teams will be active for rapid response. Earlier, "Cursor" reported that Turkey is also among the countries that may attempt to influence the elections.